Soundtracking with Edith Bowman
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- Nov 9, 2026
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In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The music chosen by our guests is woven into the interview and used alongside clips from their films.
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641: Musician Guitarricadelafuente Discusses His Acting Debut In La Bola Negra
In the second of our Soundtracking episodes this fine autumn Monday, Edith is joined by Guitarricadelafuente, one of the stars of the critically-acclaimed and already multi-award-winning La Bola Negra. Though …
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In the second of our Soundtracking episodes this fine autumn Monday, Edith is joined by Guitarricadelafuente, one of the stars of the critically-acclaimed and already multi-award-winning La Bola Negra. Though he's forged a career as a hugely successful musician, this is Guitarricadelafuente's debut on screen - and what a performance he delivers. La Bola Negra is queer epic spanning generations, telling the story of three men central to the work of the great Spanish poet and playwright, Frederico Garcia Lorca.640: James Watkins On The Music Of Clayface
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is director James Watkins, who joins Edith to discuss his body-horror / romance / revenge-thriller, Clayface. Clayface is the third outing for the DCU, which is overseen by …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is director James Watkins, who joins Edith to discuss his body-horror / romance / revenge-thriller, Clayface. Clayface is the third outing for the DCU, which is overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran. It stars Tom Rhys Harries as the eponymous anti-hero - an actor disfigured by a mobster who is transformed into a shapeshifter during experimental reconstructive surgery. It's scored by our old friend Volker Bertelmann, and you'll hear plenty of his music throughout the conversation.639: Martin McDonagh On The Music Of Wild Horse Nine [CONTAINS SPOILERS!]
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the inimitable writer/director Martin McDonagh, who joins Edith to discuss his latest movie Wild Horse Nine, recorded live at Everyman King's Cross as part of our …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the inimitable writer/director Martin McDonagh, who joins Edith to discuss his latest movie Wild Horse Nine, recorded live at Everyman King's Cross as part of our Soundtracking Film Club in partnership with Range Rover. Range Rover is a brand synonymous with mastery in all its forms, championing those who push boundaries, define standards and create enduring impact. Both Soundtracking and Everyman align naturally with Range Rover’s core principles relating to leadership, cultural authority and creative excellence, so we're absolutely thrilled they have chosen to support our podcast, which was recorded in front of an audience following a screening of the film.
Starring John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi, Wild Horse Nine tells the story of two CIA operatives who are dispatched to Easter Island ahead of the 1973 coup d'etat in Chile - where the longtime partners wrestle with dark pasts and present conspiracies. As well as a beautiful score by Carter Burwell, it features numerous needle drops, which we explore in detail.
638: Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson & Anna Meredith On The Score For Wicker
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are co-writers and directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson and composer Anna Meredith, who join me to discuss their collaboration on Wicker. Wicker is a comedy folk …
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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are co-writers and directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson and composer Anna Meredith, who join me to discuss their collaboration on Wicker. Wicker is a comedy folk fantasy, in which a fisherwoman commissions a basket-maker to weave her wicker husband, with much more extraordinary consequences than she or the inhabitants of her village could have possibly imagined. We take a deep dive into Anna's wonderful recorder-infused score.637: Ashley Walters On His Directorial Debut Feature, Animol
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the wonderful Ashley Walters, who joins us to discuss his full-length directorial debut, Animol. Starring Tut Nyuot, Vladyslav Baliuk, Stephen Graham and Sharon …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the wonderful Ashley Walters, who joins us to discuss his full-length directorial debut, Animol. Starring Tut Nyuot, Vladyslav Baliuk, Stephen Graham and Sharon Duncan-Brewster, it tells the story of Troy, who navigates rival loyalties, violence and a burgeoning relationship with a fellow inmate after arriving at a tough juvenile detention centre.636: Director Adam Randall On The Music Of Slow Horses
Season 6 of Slow Horses is now available to stream in full on Apple TV, so we can now finally bring you our conversation with Adam Randall, who directed all six episodes. In this latest outing, Slough House's …
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Season 6 of Slow Horses is now available to stream in full on Apple TV, so we can now finally bring you our conversation with Adam Randall, who directed all six episodes. In this latest outing, Slough House's motley crew of joes are being hunted one-by-one, and Jackson Lamb must find out why before they all end up dead. Once again, Daniel Pemberton and Toydrum provide the score.635: Travis Knight & Dario Marianelli
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Travis Knight and Dario Marianelli, respectively the director of, and composer for, stop-motion animation, Wildwood. Featuring a fantastic voice cast including Carey …
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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Travis Knight and Dario Marianelli, respectively the director of, and composer for, stop-motion animation, Wildwood. Featuring a fantastic voice cast including Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Tom Waits, Richard E Grant, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblayl, it tells the story of teenage girl and her classmate, who venture into an enchanted forest after her infant brother is abducted.634: Zoe Kazan, Florence Pugh & Composer Laura Karpman On The Music Of East Of Eden
We have an East Of Eden special for you today, as first showrunner Zoe Kazan and actor/producer Florence Pugh join us, before composer Laura Karpman is with us to discuss her score. Based on the novel by John …
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We have an East Of Eden special for you today, as first showrunner Zoe Kazan and actor/producer Florence Pugh join us, before composer Laura Karpman is with us to discuss her score. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck, it sees successive generations of two families in California destined to reenact the fateful story of Cain and Abel, and is streaming now on Netflix.633: Aaron Sorkin On The Music Of The Social Network
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is legendary screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who joins Edith to discuss his new film, The Social Reckoning, which he also directed. Starring Mikey Maddison, Jeremy Allen White and …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is legendary screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who joins Edith to discuss his new film, The Social Reckoning, which he also directed. Starring Mikey Maddison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong, it's a dramatisation of the 2021 Facebook leak by whistleblower Frances Haugen and investigative journalist Jeff Horwitz. It's scored by friend-of-the-show, Alexandre Desplat.632: Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu On The Music Of Digger
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is writer / director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, who joins us to discuss his latest film, Digger. Starring Tom Cruise, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, Sandra Huller and Michael …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is writer / director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, who joins us to discuss his latest film, Digger. Starring Tom Cruise, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, Sandra Huller and Michael Stuhlbarg, it tells the story of tycoon Digger Rockwell, who must save the world when one of his oil rigs malfunctions and causes an environmental catastrophe631: Molly Manners, Miriam Battye, Sarah Brocklehurst, Marni Duggan & Galaxie Clear Talk Extra Geography [Live Soundtracking Film Club At Everyman In Partnership With Range Rover]
It's a bumper episode of Soundtracking to start your week - as we bring you not one but five guests from our latest Soundtracking Film Club at Everyman Whiteley's in partnership with Range Rover. The movie in …
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It's a bumper episode of Soundtracking to start your week - as we bring you not one but five guests from our latest Soundtracking Film Club at Everyman Whiteley's in partnership with Range Rover. The movie in question is Extra Geography, and Edith was joined for a Q&A after a special screening by director Molly Manners, writer Miriam Battye, producer Sarah Brocklehurst, and its two extraordinary young stars, Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear. Based on a short story by Rose Tremain, Extra Geography explores the relationship between two teenage girls and best friends at boarding school in England.
We love these Everyman events with Range Rover - a brand synonymous with mastery in all its forms, championing those who push boundaries, define standards and create enduring impact. Both Soundtracking and Everyman align naturally with Range Rover’s core principles relating to leadership, cultural authority and creative excellence, so we're absolutely thrilled they have chosen to support our podcast, which was recorded live in front of an audience following a screening of the film.
630: Georgia Oakley, Daisy Edgar-Jones & Esme Creed Miles On Sense & Sensibility [Live At The Soundtracking Film Club At Everyman In Partnership With Range Rover]
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Georgia Oakley and actors Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles, who join Edith to discuss Georgia's adaptation of Sense & Sensibility, recorded live at Everyman …
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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Georgia Oakley and actors Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles, who join Edith to discuss Georgia's adaptation of Sense & Sensibility, recorded live at Everyman Whiteley's as part of our Soundtracking Film Club in partnership with Range Rover.
Range Rover is a brand synonymous with mastery in all its forms, championing those who push boundaries, define standards and create enduring impact. Both Soundtracking and Everyman align naturally with Range Rover’s core principles relating to leadership, cultural authority and creative excellence, so we're absolutely thrilled they have chosen to support our podcast, which was recorded live in front of an audience following a screening of the film.
In this latest retelling of Sense & Sensibility, Daisy and Esme play two of the Dashwood sisters at the centre of the story, in a cast that also features former Soundtracking guest Catriona Balfe, George Mackay and Fiona Shaw.
629: Nicolas Winding Refn On The Music Of Her Private Hell [Soundtracking Live At Everyman In Partnership With Range Rover]
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is writer / director Nicolas Winding Refn, who joined Edith at our Soundtracking Film Club in partnership with Range Rover at Everyman Broadgate to discuss Her Private Hell …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is writer / director Nicolas Winding Refn, who joined Edith at our Soundtracking Film Club in partnership with Range Rover at Everyman Broadgate to discuss Her Private Hell.
Range Rover is a brand synonymous with mastery in all its forms, championing those who push boundaries, define standards and create enduring impact. Both Soundtracking and Everyman align naturally with Range Rover’s core principles relating to leadership, cultural authority and creative excellence, so we're absolutely thrilled they have chosen to support our podcast, which was recorded live in front of an audience following a screening of the film.
This is Nicolas's first outing in a decade, and tells the story of Elle, a troubled young woman who searches for her father as a mysterious mist engulfs her dystopian city, crossing paths with an American G.I. looking for his daughter. It's scored by the legend that is Pino Donaggio - who came out of retirement to work with Nicolas.
628: Theo James On The Music Of The Gentlemen
Our latest bonus guest on Soundtracking is Theo James, star and executive producer of season two of Guy Ritchie's The Gentleman, which is streaming now on Netflix. Boasting a stellar cast both in main and cameo …
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Our latest bonus guest on Soundtracking is Theo James, star and executive producer of season two of Guy Ritchie's The Gentleman, which is streaming now on Netflix. Boasting a stellar cast both in main and cameo roles, The Gentleman follows aristocrat Eddie Horniman as he juggles his public facing responsibilities with an ever burgeoning criminal empire. Theo loves his music, which is clear as he goes into great depth about both the score and needle drops that feature in the series.627: David Haig & Volker Bertelmann On The Music Of Pressure [Soundtracking Film Club At Everyman In Partnership With Range Rover]
We have a Pressure special for you in our latest episode of Soundtracking, as Edith speaks first to the writer of the film, David Haig, who joined us for one of our Soundtracking Film Club at Everyman in …
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We have a Pressure special for you in our latest episode of Soundtracking, as Edith speaks first to the writer of the film, David Haig, who joined us for one of our Soundtracking Film Club at Everyman in partnership with Range Rover. Then, as a bonus, we'll hear from friend of the show, composer Volker Bertelmann. We're thrilled to have the support of Range Rover for our events at Everyman, a brand synonymous with mastery in all its forms, championing those who push boundaries, define standards and create enduring impact. Both Soundtracking and Everyman align naturally with Range Rover’s core principles relating to leadership, cultural authority and creative excellence. Based on a true story, Pressure stars Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg, who works alongside Brendan Fraser's General Eisenhower to plan the D-Day landings.626: Will Lovelace & Dylan Southern Discuss Don't Look Back In Anger
It's bonus time on Soundtracking - as Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern join us to discuss their phenomenal documentary, Don't Look Back In Anger, which is out in cinemas now. Following Oasis on their reunion …
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It's bonus time on Soundtracking - as Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern join us to discuss their phenomenal documentary, Don't Look Back In Anger, which is out in cinemas now. Following Oasis on their reunion tour, it beautifully captures Noel and Liam's reconciliation, the joyous, raucous energy of the gigs and the affection still held for the band by generations of fans.625: Michael Sarnoski & Jodie Comer [Live At Soundtracking Film Club At Everyman In Partnership With Range Rover]
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Michael Sarnoski and Jodie Comer, who join Edith at our Soundtracking Film Club in partnership with Range Rover at Everyman Borough Yards to discuss The Death Of …
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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Michael Sarnoski and Jodie Comer, who join Edith at our Soundtracking Film Club in partnership with Range Rover at Everyman Borough Yards to discuss The Death Of Robin Hood. This is the third of our events brought to you by Range Rover, a brand synonymous with mastery in all its forms, championing those who push boundaries, define standards and create enduring impact. Both Soundtracking and Everyman align naturally with Range Rover’s core principles relating to leadership, cultural authority and creative excellence, so we're absolutely thrilled they have chosen to support our podcast, which was recorded live in front of an audience following a screening of the film. Also starring Hugh Jackman, The Death Of Robin Hood is a dark retelling of the outlaw myth, in which an aged, tormented Robin takes refuge in a priory, where he befriends the prioress and an orphaned girl.624: Michael Giacchino On The Music Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Other Projects
It's a welcome return to Soundtracking for composer Michael Giacchino, who joins us to discuss his work on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Starring Tom Holland & Zendaya, it sees Spidey fighting a telepathic threat …
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It's a welcome return to Soundtracking for composer Michael Giacchino, who joins us to discuss his work on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Starring Tom Holland & Zendaya, it sees Spidey fighting a telepathic threat while coping with the stresses of protecting New York City as his own superpowers evolve. And as you'd expect, plenty of familiar faces from the MCU help him along the way. We also discuss several other movies he's worked on or has coming up, including the next outing for Matt Reeves' Batman.623: Noah Jupe talks & Sons plus more
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the precociously talented actor, Noah Jupe, who joins us to discuss his latest starring role in British drama, & Sons. Also starring Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, George …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the precociously talented actor, Noah Jupe, who joins us to discuss his latest starring role in British drama, & Sons. Also starring Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, George Mackay, Jonny Flynn and Dominic West, it & Sons tells the story of a reclusive novelist who calls his sons to meet, convinced he's about to die. Now as occasionally happens on Soundtracking, this episode is less about music than usual, but Noah is fascinating on his craft, and also discusses many of the other projects he's been involved with, including A Quiet Place. He is also a lover of score!622: George Jaques & Neil Patrick Harris On Sunny Dancer (Live At Soundtracking Film Club)
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director George Jaques and actor Neil Patrick Harris, who joined Edith at our Soundtracking Film Club in partnership with Range Rover at Everyman Whiteley's to discuss …
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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director George Jaques and actor Neil Patrick Harris, who joined Edith at our Soundtracking Film Club in partnership with Range Rover at Everyman Whiteley's to discuss coming-of-age comedy drama, Sunny Dancer. Sunny Dancer tells the story of Ivy, a 17-year old who conquers cancer, only to be signed up to what she calls 'chemo camp' by her parents over the summer. It is scored by Este Haim and Zachary Dawes.
This is the second of our events brought to you by Range Rover, a brand synonymous with mastery in all its forms, championing those who push boundaries, define standards and create enduring impact. Both Soundtracking and Everyman align naturally with Range Rover’s core principles relating to leadership, cultural authority and creative excellence, so we're absolutely thrilled they have chosen to support our podcast, which was recorded live in front of an audience following a screening of the film.
621: Samuel Abrahams On The Music Of Lady
It's bonus time here on Soundtracking, as writer director Samuel Abrahams joins us to discuss his brilliant debut feature, Lady Starring Sian Clifford, Lady tells the story of a member of the British …
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It's bonus time here on Soundtracking, as writer director Samuel Abrahams joins us to discuss his brilliant debut feature, Lady Starring Sian Clifford, Lady tells the story of a member of the British aristocracy who hires a camera crew to film her life. It is by turns surreal, tender and outrageously funny - and we highly recommend you getting along to see it.620: Actor Vicky Krieps On The Importance Of Music In Her Work
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is actor Vicky Krieps is actor Vicky Krieps, who join us to discuss her beautiful performance in Love Me Tender. In it, she plays Clemence, a Parisian mum fighting her …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is actor Vicky Krieps is actor Vicky Krieps, who join us to discuss her beautiful performance in Love Me Tender. In it, she plays Clemence, a Parisian mum fighting her ex-husband for custody of their son. For every part she plays, Vicky writes a song, which either helps inspire her or find closure for her relationship with the character.619: Megan Park On The Music Of Her YA Drama Sterling Point
Our latest guest is Megan Park, who returns to Soundtracking to discuss her young adult drama, Sterling Point, which will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 5th August. The story revolves around Annie and …
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Our latest guest is Megan Park, who returns to Soundtracking to discuss her young adult drama, Sterling Point, which will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 5th August. The story revolves around Annie and her twin brother, who inherit their mysterious grandfather's lake island in Canada, where they find new friends, budding romances and untold family secrets.618: Isabella Summers On The Music Of Lucky & Her Career
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is musician Isabella Summers, founding member of Florence + The Machine and now esteemed film and TV composer.She joins us ostensibly to discuss her work on Lucky, which is …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is musician Isabella Summers, founding
member of Florence + The Machine and now esteemed film and TV composer.
She joins us ostensibly to discuss her work on Lucky, which is streaming now on Apple TV - though we cover so much more in what is a thoroughly broad and entertaining conversation. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening and Timothy Olyphant, Lucky tells the story of a con-artist forced to go on the run when a multimillion dollar heist goes sideways after her boyfriend double-crosses her.617: Christopher Nolan On The Music Of The Odyssey
Our latest guest on Soundtracking marks the cinematic event of the year thus far, as Christopher Nolan joins us to discuss his latest masterpiece, The Odyssey. Boasting a stellar cast, Chris's retelling of …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking marks the cinematic event of the year thus far, as Christopher Nolan joins us to discuss his latest masterpiece, The Odyssey. Boasting a stellar cast, Chris's retelling of Homer's classic poem has been selling out cinemas in seconds and even crashing ticketing sites - and we can assure you if you're one of the people who's booked, you're in for an absolute treat. The Odyssey is scored by friend-of-the-show, Ludwig Goransson, and Christopher goes into great depth about the nature of their process.616: Rafe Spall & Orla Gartland On The Music Of Trying
Our latest guests on Soundtracking join us to chat about season 5 of comedy-drama Trying, which is streaming now on Apple TV. First up is star of the show, Rafe Spall, followed by Orla Gartland, who is the …
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Our latest guests on Soundtracking join us to chat about season 5 of comedy-drama Trying, which is streaming now on Apple TV. First up is star of the show, Rafe Spall, followed by Orla Gartland, who is the latest in a line of fantastic musicians to provide original music for the show. For those who don't know, Trying tells the story of Jason and Nikki - played by Rafe's real-life partner, Esther Smith - who struggle to conceive before deciding to adopt, which presents its own set of problems for them to deal with.615: Philip Barantini, Aaron May & David Ridley On The Music Of Enola Holmes 3
Our latest episode is a special double header on Enola Holmes 3, which is streaming now on Netflix. First up is friend of the show, Philip Barantini, who directed the film, before we hear from his regular …
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Our latest episode is a special double header on Enola Holmes 3, which is streaming now on Netflix. First up is friend of the show, Philip Barantini, who directed the film, before we hear from his regular composers Aaron May and David Ridley. Starring Millie Bobbie Brown, Enola Holmes 3 tells the story of the world-famous detective's sister, who heads to Malta to get married only to be embroiled in and investigate Sherlock's mysterious kidnapping.614: Isobel Waller-Bridge & Hania Rani In Conversation (Live At Soho House)
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are composers Isobel Waller-Bridge and Hania Rani, who joined Edith in conversation at a very special event organised by Dirty Soup Music, live at Soho House in London. A …
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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are composers Isobel Waller-Bridge and Hania Rani, who joined Edith in conversation at a very special event organised by Dirty Soup Music, live at Soho House in London. A previous guest on the show, Isobel is responsible for scoring the likes of Emma, The Phantom Of The Open and Wicked Little Letters. Hania, meanwhile, topically provided British broadcaster ITV with their theme music for the England men's football team, and won the European Film Award for Best Composer for her score for Sentimental Value. Speaking of which, you can check out my chat with the direct and star of that film, Joachim Trier and Stellan Skarsgaard respectively, at edithbowman.com613: Jodie Foster Discuss A Private Life & Her Career
Our latest guest on Soundtracking - and boy have we had some crackers recently - is none other than Jodie Foster, who joins us to discuss her starring role in psychological thriller, A Private Life. Speaking …
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Our latest guest on Soundtracking - and boy have we had some crackers recently - is none other than Jodie Foster, who joins us to discuss her starring role in psychological thriller, A Private Life. Speaking French (it's a French film), Jodie plays a renowned psychiatrist who launches a private investigation into the suicide of one of her patients, who she believes was murdered.
We also discuss Bugsy Malone, Taxi Driver and Silence Of The Lambs.
612: Andrew Stanton & Lindsey Collins On The Music Of Toy Story 5
We have a couple of Pixar legends for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking. We're thrilled to welcome writer / director Andrew Stanton and producer Lindsay Collins to the podcast on the much-anticipated …
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We have a couple of Pixar legends for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking. We're thrilled to welcome writer / director Andrew Stanton and producer Lindsay Collins to the podcast on the much-anticipated release of Toy Story 5. Toy Story 5 has the band back together but facing an existential threat as Bonnie's interest in them wanes as she is introduced to technology. In a beautiful stroke of creative circularity, Toy Story 5 is scored by Randy Newman, who also provided the music for the first film.
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